What does design look like when it starts with children in mind? This section presents perspectives, concepts and products that take children seriously – and take responsibility for our planet.
What if waste was not the end of a material, but the beginning of a new idea? With ‘From Waste to Wonder’, social designer Jamie van Duuren invites children and young people to create their own play materials from coffee grounds, potato starch and casein.
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Be it with water, sand or wood, children first discover the world by using their hands. This article tells you all about why the sense of touch is a central learning organ and how tactile experiences shape early childhood development.
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A height-adjustable children’s desk often marks the start of a new phase of everyday life. This article reveals the key things to bear in mind when purchasing an adjustable children’s desk and which solutions really make sense.
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What can a kindergarten become when it is imagined as a shared place for an entire community? In Shichigahama/Japan, architect Ippei Takahashi offers a quietly radical answer: a low, open nursery shaped by its coastal surroundings, where courtyard, semi-outdoor spaces and communal areas come together to create a learning environment that feels both protective and liberating.
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When floodwaters rise and roads disappear, going to school can suddenly become impossible. Architect Mohammed Rezwan responded with a radical yet simple idea: if children cannot reach the classroom, the classroom must come to them.
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The summer is fast approaching, meaning that it’s time for fun and games in the great outdoors again. But why is playing outdoors in the fresh air so important and so good for children’s health? What cool and sustainable outdoor play toys and family games are suitable for open-air adventures in the park, garden or forest?
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Are you looking for a cot and wondering whether a Montessori cot is the best option for your child? Then you’ve come to the right place: In our parents’ guide, we’ll take a closer look at Montessori cots for you.
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In the history of design, women have long been marginalized—even in the toy industry. It’s time for that to change. On the occasion of International Women’s Day, we look at the influence of women designers on the toy industry.
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Changemakers in the toy industry promote fair production conditions, a responsible manufacturing process and handling of materials. In short: more sustainability in children’s rooms. Indeed, some of the changemakers are taking completely new approaches.
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Our children’s future depends on the sustained use of our natural resources. But how can we create a sustainable and healthy environment for our children in our own walls and at the same time preserve our planet’s limited resources while putting our children at the center of the design?
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